Anatabine

• 3 - [( 2S) -1,2,3,6 - tetrahydropyridine -2-yl ] pyridine (IUPAC)
• (S) -1,2,3,6 -tetrahydro -(2,3 ') bipyridine
• L-( -)- anatabine

1.09 g · cm -3 ( 19 ° C)

145-146 ° C ( 13.33 hPa)

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Anatabine is a heterocyclic chemical compound from the group of tobacco alkaloids, tobacco specifically, the companion alkaloids. It is composed of a pyridine and a tetrahydropyridine ring.

Occurrence

Anatabine is a natural substance that is formed among others in tobacco plants. The concentration of anatabine is highly dependent on the investigated Tabakart, however, is usually higher than the addition of the alkaloid anabasine, 2,3 '- bipyridine, and Nicotyrin myosmine.

Properties

Anatabine is a colorless to yellowish liquid. Is a chiral compound with a boiling point of 145-146 ° C at 13.3 hPa Biosynthetic only the (S)- enantiomer of the formed Anatabins. The (R ) enantiomer is only accessible synthetically.

Reactions

By reduction may be made of another Tabaknebenalkaloid anatabine, the anabasine can be prepared. This can happen, for example with molecular hydrogen on a palladium - charcoal catalyst